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So, some of the last few interview episodes have gotten into the weeds on printing, distribution, and ISBNs for self publishers. I thought it was about time I addressed these issues to establish some of the basics for those new to self publishing or just those who have some questions.
Today, I go over:
Printing options, including the difference between print runs and print-on-demand
ISBNs (and, no, it’s not ISBN number)
Ebook distributors
Watching out for scams and vanity presses
Some helpful links:
Print-on-demand services
Lulu (not as favored as the other two, but useful for spiral-bound books)
ISBNs
Bowker’s MyIdentifiers Site (the place to get ISBNs in the US)
Ebook Distributors
And, finally…
Writer Beware (to check up on possible scams)